Field Trip: Field Trip: The Mission San Juan CapistranoThe Mission San Juan Capistrano

Let's visit Mission San Juan Capistrano historic landmark and museum! The class will enjoy budget-friendly activities, and experience culture and history in many ways- from audio tours to educational tour booklets, fun

exhibits and historical reenactments. Students will see a snapshot of California’s history by touring museum exhibits in both the museum

rooms and throughout the 10-acre grounds of gardens, fountains and adobe preserved architecture.

Contact Info for Mission San Juan Capistrano: Contact Info for Mission San Juan Capistrano: Address: 26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675Address: 26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675Phone: (949) 234-1300Phone: (949) 234-1300website:website: http://missionsjc.com/http://missionsjc.com/

Hours:Hours:Open Daily: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Open Daily: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.*The historic Mission reserves the right to close due to *The historic Mission reserves the right to close due to weather conditions. weather conditions. *On rainy days, please call (949) 234-1300 to check hours of *On rainy days, please call (949) 234-1300 to check hours of operation.operation.Calendar: Calendar: CalendarCalendar

Visitor Photography Policy:Visitor Photography Policy:Still photography is permitted for private, noncommercial Still photography is permitted for private, noncommercial use only. Photographs cannot be published, sold, use only. Photographs cannot be published, sold, reproduced, transferred, distributed, or otherwise reproduced, transferred, distributed, or otherwise commercially exploited in any manner whatsoever. commercially exploited in any manner whatsoever. Photography is not permitted in certain special exhibitions or Photography is not permitted in certain special exhibitions or any areas designated "No Photography. Personal video any areas designated "No Photography. Personal video cameras are permitted,unless otherwise stated and use is cameras are permitted,unless otherwise stated and use is subject to the terms above.subject to the terms above.

Ticket Prices:Ticket Prices:Adults: $9 (includes free audio tour)Adults: $9 (includes free audio tour)Children (4 to 11 years): $5Children (4 to 11 years): $5

*Purchase tickets online or at the entrance*Purchase tickets online or at the entrance

Directions and Parking:Directions and Parking:From the 15 South- Take it to the 91 West to the 55 From the 15 South- Take it to the 91 West to the 55 South to the 5 South. Take the second San Juan South to the 5 South. Take the second San Juan Capistrano exit, which is Ortega Highway. Turn right off Capistrano exit, which is Ortega Highway. Turn right off the freeway onto Ortega Highway. The Mission is the freeway onto Ortega Highway. The Mission is straight ahead 2 ½ blocks on the right.straight ahead 2 ½ blocks on the right.

Parking- There is plenty of free public parking available Parking- There is plenty of free public parking available surrounding the Mission. Most visible lots are at the surrounding the Mission. Most visible lots are at the intersection of Ortega Highway and El Camino Real, intersection of Ortega Highway and El Camino Real, both are on the north and south side of Ortega Highway both are on the north and south side of Ortega Highway and El Camino Real.and El Camino Real.

Map: MapMap: Map

Tours:Tours:

*Saved by the Mission Bell: A Child's Journey Through California's History- *Saved by the Mission Bell: A Child's Journey Through California's History- This audio tour is meant for children of all ages. It is available in English This audio tour is meant for children of all ages. It is available in English and Spanish f and cots $2 per child.and Spanish f and cots $2 per child.*Daily Guided Tour- For individuals wanting to enhance their experience *Daily Guided Tour- For individuals wanting to enhance their experience through an interpretive tour. These drop in tours are available Monday through an interpretive tour. These drop in tours are available Monday through Friday at 1:00 p.m. and do not require an advance reservation. through Friday at 1:00 p.m. and do not require an advance reservation. Minimum group size needed to proceed.Minimum group size needed to proceed.*Docent Guided Tours- Truly enhance your experience at the Mission, our *Docent Guided Tours- Truly enhance your experience at the Mission, our docents dressed in their historic attire do a wonderful job of hosting you docents dressed in their historic attire do a wonderful job of hosting you through the 10 acres of museum rooms, exhibits, gardens, fountains and through the 10 acres of museum rooms, exhibits, gardens, fountains and more. These tours are offered daily. Availability is limited, book in more. These tours are offered daily. Availability is limited, book in advance. BY RESERVATION ONLYadvance. BY RESERVATION ONLY*Garden tour: Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. and at 10:45 a.m.*Garden tour: Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. and at 10:45 a.m.* Large Group Interpretive Tour: For large groups wanting to enhance * Large Group Interpretive Tour: For large groups wanting to enhance their experience through an interpretive tour. Minimum group size of 15 their experience through an interpretive tour. Minimum group size of 15 required. Teachers and chaperons are free. Advance reservation is required. Teachers and chaperons are free. Advance reservation is required.required.*Self Guided Group Tour: The advantage of booking a self-guided group *Self Guided Group Tour: The advantage of booking a self-guided group tour is a discount to adult admission, a cost savings of up to $4 per tour is a discount to adult admission, a cost savings of up to $4 per person. BY RESERVATION ONLY.person. BY RESERVATION ONLY.*Executive Director Tour- A chance to take a small group tour with the *Executive Director Tour- A chance to take a small group tour with the Mission's Executive Director and learn about the details "Behind the Mission's Executive Director and learn about the details "Behind the Scene" at the Mission. These tours are offered every first Thursday of the Scene" at the Mission. These tours are offered every first Thursday of the month. Advance reservation is required. BY RESERVATION ONLYmonth. Advance reservation is required. BY RESERVATION ONLY

Call (949) 234-1306 to book a tourCall (949) 234-1306 to book a tour

Activities:Activities:

*California Missions Resource Studio:*California Missions Resource Studio:Open Daily • 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Open Daily • 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

*Lewis & Clark Exhibit:*Lewis & Clark Exhibit:Open Daily • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Open Daily • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Limited Time Only! Now thru March 31, 2011Limited Time Only! Now thru March 31, 2011

*Koi Fish Feeding:*Koi Fish Feeding:Daily • 12:45 p.m.Daily • 12:45 p.m.

*Curiosity Carts:*Curiosity Carts:Tuesdays • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Tuesdays • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

*Native American Basket Weaving:*Native American Basket Weaving:Wednesdays (1st & 3rd of each month) • 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Wednesdays (1st & 3rd of each month) • 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

*Living History Day:*Living History Day:Second Saturday each month • 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Second Saturday each month • 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Not offered in the following months: March, July, August or DecemberNot offered in the following months: March, July, August or December

*Pan for Gold:*Pan for Gold:Saturdays • 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.Saturdays • 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Events Calendar:Events Calendar: Events Calendar Events Calendar

Games and Activities Worksheet:Games and Activities Worksheet:

Exhibits: Exhibits:

*Mission Treasures: Historical collection Revealed Exhibit*Mission Treasures: Historical collection Revealed ExhibitFeaturing historic artifacts, precious and rare paintings, Featuring historic artifacts, precious and rare paintings, religious artifacts, documents and more related to the Mission's religious artifacts, documents and more related to the Mission's history.history.Now through September 5, 2011Now through September 5, 2011Daily 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Daily 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Location: West WingLocation: West Wing

*Plein Air Art Reproductions*Plein Air Art ReproductionsFrom the collection of Mrs. Joan Irvine Smith and the Irvine From the collection of Mrs. Joan Irvine Smith and the Irvine Museum.Museum.Daily 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Daily 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Location: Soldiers BarracksLocation: Soldiers Barracks

*South Wing of the Mission*South Wing of the MissionView the lives of the padres who lived in the South Wing of the View the lives of the padres who lived in the South Wing of the Mission during the 18th century.Mission during the 18th century.Daily 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Daily 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Location: South WingLocation: South Wing

History of the Mission:

http://www.missionsjc.com/preservation/history.php